QUOTE: “I have been a resident of Yonkers since 2014. I studied Social Work in college and completed my bachelor’s degree in Social Work in 2011. Before joining the Yonkers Police Department in 2019, I was a Probation Officer in the Bronx for two and a half years. I wanted to become a police officer because I have always had strong ties to the community and wanted to help build the trust between the community and law enforcement. My father is a retired NYPD detective, and encouraged me to enter the profession. What I like most about being a police officer is the rewarding experience of being able to help people and provide comfort and possible solutions to their concerns; what I like the least about being a police officer is that I see people in their lowest moments and may not always be able to save the day. The advice I would give to a young adult who is thinking about joining Law Enforcement, is to believe in yourself and your capabilities. Being a police officer will come with painful experiences, but you will have rewarding ones that make the job worth it.”